Look at the Stars
( Brothers and sisters look at the stars )
Sirett, Mark G (born in 1952) [ Canada ]
Edition
Published by
Hinshaw Music, Inc.
[USA]
, 2024
Ref. :
HMC2711
(11 p.)
, "Pearl Shangkuan Series"
Type of material:
Octavo score
Description
Text in:
English
Epoque:
21st century
Genre-Style-Form:
Secular
Mood of the piece:
festive
Type of Choir:
SATB (4 mixed OR Youth Choir voices )
Instrumentation:
Instrumental ensemble
(5 instrumental part(s))
Instruments:
Piano (1) ; Flute (1) ; Flute (1) or Oboe (1) ; Cello (1) ; Percussion (1)
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5):
2
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E):
B
Tonality:
C major
Duration:
4.0 min.
Comment(s):
Written for a festival that featured the award-winning Bach Children’s Choir of Toronto, directed by Linda Beaupré and the Amabile Young Men’s Choir of London, Ontario, directed by Carol Beynon, the opening verse of this evocative text from the Philippines marvels at the beauty of the universe: the stars, the deep blue ocean, and the green forest. The reflective middle section highlights the profound connection humans share with all living creatures. The joyful conclusion reminds us of the gift of freedom—a blessing that emanates from within each one of us, and made more powerful in unity with our brothers and sisters. Suitable for High school, collegiate and community choirs.
